Nursing (Pre-Registration)

This program combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, equipping you to deliver high-quality, sustainable care across diverse healthcare settings. Develop critical thinking, tackle complex challenges, and position yourself as a future leader in global healthcare.

The course covers professional nursing subjects, applied sciences, research, and contemporary nursing practices. You'll engage in collaborative learning through simulated clinical labs, interactive tutorials, and 840 hours of clinical placements in various settings and health districts. Please note, travel to different clinical facilities will be required to complete placements.

The Master of Nursing (Pre-Registration) offered by University of Wollongong , works on an extended academic year. First year commences with an intensive January session followed by Autumn and Spring sessions.

Learning outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

• Demonstrate autonomy in applying theoretical and research-based knowledge, ensuring safe, high-quality, people-centred, and culturally safe nursing practice based on the best available evidence.

• Employ critical thinking and expert judgement, using the best available evidence and sustainability principles, to systematically assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing practice.

• Reflect upon and critically evaluate complex information, using it to enhance nursing practice, research methodologies, and as a foundation for lifelong learning.

• Lead evidence-based, collaborative practice that fosters effective therapeutic, sustainable, and professional relationships.

• Exhibit expert judgement, values, and behaviours that represent professional, legal, ethical, and sustainable nursing practice.

• Conduct research and convey knowledge, skills, and ideas effectively and respectfully with individuals, interdisciplinary teams, specialists, and non-specialist audiences.

• Prioritise personal health, including mental well-being, ensuring safety and sustainability for oneself and others.

• Take responsibility for continuous professional development, research initiatives, and accountability in nursing practice.

Courses included:

• Acute Nursing Practice

• Applied Pathophysiology and Therapeutics for Nurses

• Clinical Placement Experience

• Chronic Nursing Practice

• Evidence-Based Healthcare

• First Nations Healthcare